Chen Qiao knew his wife would definitely not let the matter go, so he immediately recounted the excuse he had concocted throughout the day.
"What?!" Mrs. Chen was shocked and said, "You...you actually accepted a bribe?!"
"Mmm," Chen Qiao nodded, saying, "Although it wasn't much money, I was still reported, so..."
"Damn it!" Mrs. Chen was stunned for a moment and said, "What does it matter if you took a little money? They can't possibly fire you over such a trifling matter. Besides, as a professor at Linjiang University, I don't believe you're the only one who has taken bribes. If there were a thorough investigation, I'm afraid everyone would be under suspicion."
"My dear, let it go," Chen Qiao said helplessly.